Description
Cranberry Cake with Orange Glaze is a moist and flavorful dessert that beautifully balances the tartness of fresh cranberries with a sweet, zesty orange glaze. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a delightful everyday treat, this cake will impress your family and friends with its vibrant colors and refreshing taste. Each slice offers a burst of juicy goodness, making it a must-try recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by orange zest and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in fresh cranberries gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar and fresh orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg